Toengel, read your blog and saw the pictures of the new surface. I also think, that this will just be a GUI update.

But I think the announcement is not clear at that point. I do not like throwing with marketing keywords which does not really clearly say what is supported on which device/model from which year. If there is too much promised, there will be people which are disappointed later on. One can see many, which are disappointed because of not getting new features without announcing them.

Sorry, usb recording its only for 2011 tvs.
Tvs from 2010 have a very limited hardware.

And owners of 2011 tvs, dont expect to use any feature of 2012tv..
With philips you must buy a new tv every year.

This is the best example of "loss os customer fidelity".
Year by year the "1 year" previous models cannot be updated.
One Example:
2010 models: with NET TV and WITHOUT wireless keyboard
2011 models: with NET TV and WITH wireless keyboard + USB recording.

No retrofit kits, no upgrade planned, nothing. It's a shame.

Normally the TV is not purchased every year in the families, I don't know in the Netherlands, maybe there they're given for free.
Congratulations. Philips

This is the best example of "loss os customer fidelity".
Year by year the "1 year" previous models cannot be updated.
One Example:
2010 models: with NET TV and WITHOUT wireless keyboard
2011 models: with NET TV and WITH wireless keyboard + USB recording.

No retrofit kits, no upgrade planned, nothing. It's a shame.

Normally the TV is not purchased every year in the families, I don't know in the Netherlands, maybe there they're given for free.
Congratulations. Philips

I totally agree. An EXPENSIVE tv is bought for the long term use (minimum is 10 years). Philips must put their act together and make sure the 2010-models get new features aswell!!

I totally agree. An EXPENSIVE tv is bought for the long term use (minimum is 10 years). Philips must put their act together and make sure the 2010-models get new features aswell!!

What is sure is that my next TV purchase (and suggestions for potential other TV customers) will not be Philips oriented.

I've met several hotels here in Italy (all over Europe too) with the Philips TV in the room + wireless Philips keyboard (with a little navigation trackball top right of the keyboard) to interact in the Web (for sure since year 2009).

"Research confirms that almost 75% of the TV viewers would like the opportunity to interact with TV programs, advertising and online contents using the remote control. In addition, social networking at local TV stations has gained considerable significance over the past year, as broadcasters integrate this feature into their online presence and storytelling.

Traditional on-screen user interface and remote controls are not designed or adequate to handle these features and thus a new approach is required. And while service providers are investing in new on-screen user interfaces, these can only offer a fulfilling user experience when combined with intuitive wireless input & control devices.With its new keyboard remote, Philips Home Control provides the perfect solution and shows that sophistication and innovation can go hand in hand.
"

This was written more Sept. 2010 (I've purchased my 8605 in December 2010) and nothing......nothing from us as wireless keyboard capability.

We don't want the exact model attached but a simple wireless keyboard to take advantage from the NET TV availabilty.
Are we asking for the moon !?!?!?!

The wireless keyboard feature is reserved only for the "dummies that will purchase our future TV models".

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The lack of response from Philips is a sign they do not care about their customers after the sale is made. This has been my last Philips TV.